Peugeot Partner: body, structure & corrosion MOT failures
Body, structure & corrosion was a recorded failure area in 5.5% of Peugeot Partner MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2002, 2003 cars.
The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair cost: £200–£1,500+ (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Body, structure & corrosion failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5,518 | 11.3% |
| 2003 | 9,714 | 9.3% |
| 2004 | 11,047 | 8.6% |
| 2005 | 13,352 | 9.2% |
| 2006 | 17,279 | 8.8% |
| 2007 | 19,188 | 8.6% |
| 2008 | 21,839 | 8.9% |
| 2009 | 28,425 | 8.9% |
| 2010 | 37,258 | 7.9% |
| 2018 | 88,340 | 3.2% |
| 2020 | 35,341 | 1.2% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.